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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.12, 1,286.25 and 548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.12, 1,286.25 and 548.81 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.12 : 1,286.25 = 548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.12/1,286.25 = 548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.12x = 1,286.25 × 548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.12x = 705,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,908.71/932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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